You are about to explore the intersection of ancient astronomy and prehistoric engineering, at Germany's Magdalenenberg mega mound. Joining us is Dr. Allard Mees, an archaeologist and head of the scientific IT department at the Leibniz institute of archaeology in Mainz, Germany. Allard takes us on an extraordinary journey through, around and above the archaeology of this massive ancient superstructure, unveiling its role as a sophisticated tool of archaeoastronomy for charting the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. Describing the Antikythera mechanism as a "Black Forest cuckoo clock" Allard reveals how both this device and the ancient mound marked the changing seasons, shaped cultural practices, and orchestrated ritual activities, offering profound insights into the ingenuity of its creators. About History Fuzz History Fuzz is a realm of contemplative inquiry wherein leading research scientists explore the motivations, tools, and skills of the ancient skywatchers, surveyors, architects, and builders who created awe-inspiring structures in monumental landscapes, enshrining their diverse cosmic chronicles in stone. Get More History Fuzz Official Site: https://historyfuzz.com YouTube: https://bitly.cx/5cGey Patreon: https://bit.ly/3Wrct3N Facebook:https://bit.ly/HistoryFuzzFB X: https://bit.ly/HistoryFuzzX Instagram: https://bit.ly/HistoryFuzzIG TikTok: https://bit.ly/HistoryFuzzTok Spreaker: https://bitly.cx/HistoryFuzz Apple Podcasts: https://bitly.cx/7Hu7 Spotify: https://bit.ly/HistoryFuzz Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-fuzz--5975618/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-fuzz--5975618/support</a>.

You are about to explore the intersection of ancient astronomy and prehistoric engineering, at Germany's Magdalenenberg mega mound. Joining us is Dr. Allard Mees, an archaeologist and head of the scientific IT department at the Leibniz institute of...

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